Diane Wallace Agan (May 12, 1944 - February 15, 2022)

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Diane Wallace Agan
  • May 12, 1944
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  • February 15, 2022

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Diane Wallace Agan (77) of Ormond Beach, Florida passed away February 15th, 2022, with family at her side after a long battle with cancer. This was her fourth and final battle with the disease over the course of her adult life. Diane was born May 12, 1944, near Niagara Falls, New York to George and Mary Wallace. The family relocated to Holly Hill, FL in 1949.

Diane graduated from Mainland High School in 1962 in Daytona Beach, FL. She went on to earn an Associate’s degree in Business from Southwestern Illinois College. She followed that with a Bachelor’s degree in Business at Mckendree College School, Lebanon, IL. and Masters’ Degree in Business Administration from Webster’s University in Webster Groove, MO. Diane was a savvy, knowledgeable, and committed professional. She dedicated her working life to advancing the financial stability and subsequent growth of Southwestern Illinois College, in Belleville, IL. increasing educational opportunities for all in the region. She lived in O’Fallon, IL until seven years ago when she returned to Ormond Beach, FL which she always considered home.

In addition to her educational and professional accomplishments, Diane raised three children alone. Each time Diane survived cancer she lived in its shadow. Her hope, faith, love of life and family illuminated that darkness and the darkness of others in their struggles. Diane fought cancer fiercely and gracefully even with her last breaths. She fought. What propelled her in battles was not just a sense of self but her love and concern for others in her life. Those included family, friends and fellow cancer patients and survivors. Diane enjoyed cooking and entertaining family and friends. She loved raising beautiful Orchids.

Diane believed in being a good Christian and had accepted the Lord as her Savior.

She was preceded in death by her father George Wallace, her beloved mother Mary Wallace; nephew Michael Ausburn, nephew Shawn Ausburn and their father,Jerry Ausburn.

She is survived by her children: James E. (Jing) Agan of Portland, OR, Sheila D. Agan of Ormond Beach, FL, and  Joseph P. Agan of Fayetteville, AR. Her surviving siblings include Joanne Ausburn of Springdale AR, Richard (Sandra) Wallace of Cartesville, GA, Patricia (Mike) Munyon of Tulsa, OK, Mary (Lanny) Harris of Ormond Beach, FL, and Charles (Sandy) Wallace of Huntsville, AR; 4 grandchildren: Catherine Agan, Sarah Agan, Zachary Agan and Rye Agan, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A private service will be held for family and close friends per Diane’s wishes. Her memorial service will be held Friday February 25th, 2022, at 10:00 am at Shady Rest Cemetery in Daytona Beach, FL. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston Texas at http://mdacc.convio.net/goto/dianeagan.


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Location:
Shady Rest Cemetery, Holly Hill, FL
1650 Moravia Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32117
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Date & Time:
February 25, 2022 at 10:00 AM


Cemetery:
Shady Rest Cemetery
1650 Moravia Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32117
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  1. Linda Andreas says:
    17 Nov 2022
    Beautiful friend, I thought of you often, but as happens with distance, often comes less news. You made a difference in my life at SWIC and in my personal choices. You are missed but we will see you again on the other side. -Dazzler

  2. Mary Ann Pierce (Paulk) says:
    15 Mar 2022
    Rest in Peace Diane. You fought the good fight and you were an inspiration to us all. We will miss you.

  3. Diana Schall Allen says:
    27 Feb 2022
    Even as you battled you smiled and helped other patients and families at Advent. Your perseverance and your love of life will be remembered my many and welcomed into Heaven by many.

  4. Pam Powell says:
    24 Feb 2022
    YOU WERE THE BEST FRIEND ANYONE COULD ASK FOR. YOUR LOVE OF LIFE WAS CONTAGIOUS ALONG WITH YOUR WONDERFUL HUMOR. WE ENJOYED SO MANY EVENTS TOGETHER ALONG WITH OUR TRIP TO GREECE AND ITALY. YOU ARE IN GODS HANDS NOW BUT WE WILL MEET AGAIN.

  5. Linda Wilhelm LeCates says:
    23 Feb 2022
    You were one of the bravest persons I had the honor of knowing. You fought so hard and for so long. I will our messenger chats and I will miss you my friend. Sending prayers to your family.
    Linda

  6. Pat Guttery says:
    23 Feb 2022
    What a wonderful friend. We laughed, cried, shared, and lived as friends. The memories we shared will alwaysliive in my heart. Love you, Di!

  7. Bobbie Fraine says:
    23 Feb 2022
    Such wonderful memories shared within our group in the most wonderful time in history; laughing, giggling, silliness and deep conversation on every subject. No matter the time or distance in between, only seconds to catch up. Memories live forever. So do you, Diane. ArrIvederci, my friend. Bobbie

  8. Bobbie Fraine says:
    23 Feb 2022
    Wonderful memories we have of growing up in the best time in history. So much laughter, smiles, silliness and love for each other no matter how long or how far we’d been away. Memories live on and so do you, Diane! ArrIvederci, my friend. Bobbie

  9. Ann Reiner says:
    23 Feb 2022
    Your smile and quirky sense of humor will live on in memories! I will miss the adventures we shared and I will miss you.
    Your forever friend,
    Ann

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